Warm up this winter in Trentham
EMBRACE the frosty magic at Trentham's inaugural WinterFest. Light displays, spiced wine, roasted chestnuts, street food and live music will line High Street and Market...
NAIDOC Week on Wadawurrung Country
WADAWURRUNG Traditional Owner Barry Gilson loaned his talents to NAIDOC Week events across Moorabool last week. The Gordon resident wowed crowds with local stories, historical...
FFMVic calls for firefighters
PEOPLE power is set to help keep Victoria safe from bushfires this summer. Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) is running an annual seasonal firefighter recruitment...
Ballan reverse vending machine open for refunds
BALLAN residents can now get cash back for their containers and bottles with the introduction of the town's first reverse vending machine. State Member for...
School holidays in the shire
YOUNG people have gotten out of the cold and into local libraries these school holidays. Program participants enjoyed a raft of activities including robotics, hands...
Councillors say no to Maltese sister city
A PROPOSAL to create a sister city relationship with a Maltese town has been turned down by Moorabool Shire councillors. Cr Rod Ward moved a...
Big pledge to restore Moorabool River
BARWON Water has committed more than $350,000 to a new program dedicated to restoring the health of the Moorabool River. The water authority pledged $353,600...
New life for Gordon reserve
A NEW vision will be mapped out for a Gordon reserve, under a proposal for a new masterplan. Friends of Paddock Creek Committee received $25,240...
Residents opposed to renaming Elaine reserve
A PLAN to rename a popular Moorabool reserve has been largely opposed. More than 80 per cent of public submissions received as part of a...
Rebecca Barnard to relive Joni Mitchell’s timeless hits
RELIVE Joni Mitchell's timeless hits when Rebecca Barnard rocks Trentham's Cosmopolitan Hotel. Joined by special guest Peter Farnan, the Australian musician will bring Mitchell's classic...
Scammers target local residents
MOORABOOL Shire officers are urging residents not to hand over personal information amid claims fraudsters are impersonating local government workers. The municipality confirmed it had...
Moorabool Shire – around the grounds
Grants for Groups IMPORTANT local projects could get a cash boost when the next round of Moorabool Shire's community grants program opens next month. Non-profit...